How to make a GIF in Final Cut Pro for iPad | Export GIFs with the help of the Shortcuts App

Learn how to create and export GIFs directly from Final Cut Pro for iPad! In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll discover how to use Apple’s Shortcuts app to make a custom shortcut that allows Final Cut Pro for iPad to export your edited video clips as GIFs — perfect for sharing on social media, websites, or messages.

This beginner-friendly tutorial is ideal for mobile filmmakers, content creators, and Apple iPad video editors who want to add fast, shareable GIF creation to their Final Cut Pro workflow. You’ll see exactly how to set up the shortcut, export your video, and control GIF quality for the best results.

Whether you’re creating short loops, reaction GIFs, or stylized animations, this workflow will help you edit, export, and share GIFs effortlessly on iPad — no desktop needed.

How to automate creating a folder with subfolders using Shortcuts on an iPad

Do you regularly need to create a folder with a standard set of subfolders? Watch this video to see how you can use Shortcuts on the iPad to automate this process. This process is great for video editing projects where you want to have a standard set of subfolders to organize your materials.

How to convert a video to ProRes in Shortcuts on an iPad

Are you having problems playing back or editing certain video file types on your iPad? In particular, are Zoom recordings causing dropped frames, choppy playback and slow response with the interface? One way to try and fix this is by converting the video file to an Apple ProRes format before importing or editing it in your project. Watch this video to see how you can use the Shortcuts app to convert a video to a ProRes format.